Mossville: When Great Trees Fall

Year
2019
Country
USA
Duration:
76 mins

Overview

The Fisher family has lived in Mossville, Louisiana for generations — ever since their enslaved ancestors were freed. But international petrochemical company Sasol has been slowly engulfing the community and pushing residents out of their homes as its industrial site expands. Mossville: When Great Trees Fall follows the lone remaining resident, Stacey Ryan, as he battles health problems caused by toxins from the plants, the indignities of homemade power and sewer systems after the city shuts his off, and what is ultimately an act of bravery against an egregious environmental injustice.


Colorado Premiere

Production Team

Director
Alexander Glustrom
Producers
Catherine Rierson
Katie Mathews
Daniel Bennett

Film Contact

Festival Screenings

Featured in the 2020 Mountainfilm Festival.